Leyendecker, Jannik Hackl, Michael Leschinger, Tim Bredow, Jan Krane, Felix Eysel, Peer Müller, Lars P Harbrecht, Andreas
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European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie
After major COVID-19 lockdown measures were suspended in 2021, E-scooter mobility regrew rapidly. In the meantime, multiple studies were published on the potential risks for e-scooter drivers and the necessity for wearing protective equipment. But did the drivers learn their lessons? We observed data of E-scooter-related accidents admitted to the e...
Hinz, Maximilian Geyer, Stephanie Winden, Felix Braunsperger, Alexander Kreuzpointner, Florian Irger, Markus Imhoff, Andreas B Mehl, Julian
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Patellar tendon ruptures (PTR) occur predominantly in middle-aged patients following indirect trauma. The aim of this study was to quantify the short-term results using a suture tape augmentation technique for the repair of PTR. All consecutive patients with acute ( 20%) knee extension strength deficit when compared to the contralateral side. A tot...
Halm-Pozniak, Agnieszka Lohmann, Christoph H Awiszus, Friedemann Rudolf, Margit Bertrand, Jessica Berth, Alexander
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Shoulder impingement syndrome (SIS) is one of the most common diseases of the shoulder and can be addressed with various therapeutic concepts. Orthobiological agents such as platelet rich plasma with a low side effect rate gain importance in the conservative treatment of SIS. Currently, the knowledge about success rate influencing factors, such as ...
Koob, Sebastian Plöger, Milena Maria Schmolling, Johanna Sophie Lehmann, Ramona Pia Alex, Dana Kohlhof, Hendrik
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Pathologic fractures of the extremities due to carcinoma metastases require individual and patient prognosis-related stabilization procedures. Quick remobilization of the patient to restore the quality of life is of high importance, especially in the case of subtrochanteric and diaphyseal femoral fractures. In our retrospective cohort study, we eva...
Gutteck, Natalia Delank, Karl-Stefan Schilde, Sebastian
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Several studies demonstrated a considerable complication rate for open ankle or TTC arthrodesis in patients with diabetes, revision surgery and ulceration. Extensive approaches in combination with multimorbide patients have been suggested as the rationale behind the increased complication rate. Single-centre, prospective case-control study compared...
Wakefield, Sophia M Giannoudis, Vasileios P Giannoudis, Peter V
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Reconstructive surgery of the clavicle using free vascularised fibula grafting (FVFG) is sometimes required for the management of severe bone loss or non-union. As the procedure is relatively rare, there is no universal agreement on the management and outcome. This systematic review aimed to first, identify the conditions for which FVFG has been ap...
Elmhiregh, Aissam Abuodeh, Yousef Alzobi, Osama Zikria, Bashir Alkhayarin, Mohd Morrey, Bernard F
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The design of tibial trays for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been a topic of research for several decades. Although all-polyethylene trays were developed to address issues such as osteolysis and to enhance the longevity of the prosthesis, as well as knee range of motion, metal-backed designs have remained the most commonly used type of prosthes...
Heinz, N R Clement, N D Young, R N Duckworth, A D White, T O Molyneux, S G
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The primary aim of this study was to define the rate of infection following revision of fixation for aseptic failure. The secondary aims were to identify factors associated with an infection following revision and patient morbidity following deep infection. A retrospective study was undertaken to identify patients who underwent aseptic revision sur...
Pes, Marco Pulino, Alessio Pisanu, Francesco Manunta, Andrea Fabio
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Malnutrition is a known risk factor for complications and adverse outcomes after elective total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The progressive increase in the ageing of world population and in the numbers of TJA, widens the demand for a faster post-operative recovery and function. The aim of this study was to review the literature regarding: post-operat...
Kauta, Ntambue Bott, Alasdair Majirija, Edgar Tafadzwa Du Plessis, Jean Pierre Vrettos, Basil Maqungo, Sithombo Roche, Stephen
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The purpose of this study was to report our 5 years surgical experience and the rate of neurovascular injury following gunshot fractures of the distal humerus in a in level-1 Trauma Centre in South Africa. A retrospective case series of 25 consecutive adult gunshot injuries to the distal humerus. Demographic and injury data were extracted from clin...
